What Kenyan women who fall for married men can learn from Chantelle Petit’s story

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Social media has woken up to the drama that has filled Chantelle Petit’s life because of one single misstep, dating a married man. Granted, she was not aware of the fact and tried to ignore the rumors, the fact still remains, it’s bound to be messy!

The other woman is the butt of hurtful jokes. She’s shunned and treated with scorn. Still, women attach themselves to married men, forming relationships that are doomed to fail.

There are millions of reasons men cheat on their girlfriends and wives, and just as many reasons why someone is willing to become the other woman in the equation.

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Yet, no matter how good an excuse may seem or how many lies you to tell yourself to justify your feelings when you find yourself falling in love with a married man, nothing can change the simple fact that when someone is cheating, someone else is being hurt.

Women fall for married men for a variety of reasons. They may have low self-esteem and feel they’re not attractive to more suitable partners. As in Chantelle Petit’s story, she reveals that she was straight from another relationship meaning she was vulnerable and some would say ‘ desperate’ as women often are in these situations.

Some fear commitment; if they select someone who’s out of reach, they won’t have to face rejection should the relationship end.

Married men are inherently less demanding. Because they already have wives and families to contend with, they exact less time from their mistresses.

Married men also may be viewed as more mature and experienced, able to offer more emotional and financial support. Other women may defend their actions by saying they didn’t intend to fall in love with a married man.

Whatever the cause, the outcome is the same. The other woman is mixed up in a relationship she’s not proud of. She’s forced to lead a double life as she sneaks around her lover’s family and schedules trysts when he’s supposedly away on business. She spends holidays by herself. She’s excluded from social events.

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The other woman’s behavior can have a disastrous impact on his kids.

If he divorces his wife, the children will be living in two households, losing stability and friends. The mistress may console herself by saying the marriage had already soured. Yet she made the decision easier. Her presence helped lure him away.

The relationship itself is based on falsehood. No matter what he says about his spouse, he’s only portraying one side. Yes, she may be difficult, cold or demanding. He surely has his flaws, too. Besides, he’s the one doing the cheating. That speaks volumes about his moral compass.

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Meanwhile, the outlook for the affair isn’t pretty. Married men seldom leave their wives, regardless of what they tell their mistresses. They have too much at stake, too many personal and financial irons in the fire. If they do leave, the ensuing relationships are tenuous at best. Some survive. Most implode under the guilt and deception they’ve created.

HOW NOT TO BECOME THE OTHER WOMAN

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  • Never date a married man. His wedding ring clearly says, “I’m out of bounds.” Honor that limit and search elsewhere.
  • If you discover he’s married, leave ASAP. He’s already got two strikes against him: He’s a liar and a cheat. Run for the door and don’t look back.
  • If you’re involved with a married man, get out now. It’s not too late to amend your ways. Tell yourself that what you’re doing is wrong, wrong, wrong. Then tell him it’s over and leave. It may be rough in the beginning. You’ll be much happier in the long run.
  • Keep your distance from a man in an unhappy marriage. He wants to share his sad story. You want to rescue him from his miserable wife. That draws you too close together and lights the spark for the kindling to ignite. Wish him well. Advise he get into therapy. You’ve done what you needed to do.
  • If a man is in the process of divorcing, steer clear for at least a year. Even if he’s on his way to being single, he’s still not an appropriate date. He has loads of emotional baggage to sort through. He may have a family to settle in new digs. He has a year of anniversaries to survive. Give him space to grow and heal. If you’re still interested in 12 months, make your move.
  • Take control of your relationships. You are not a helpless victim. You determine whom you’re with.
  • Don’t delude yourself into thinking it’s fate. If you’re in a bad relationship, change it. You’ll reclaim a sense of personal power. Your relationships will improve.
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It is my expert opinion that people can (and should) learn from other people’s experiences without necessarily puttig themselves in the same situation.

Chantelle Petit has been through a great deal of heartache, emotional abuse, depression as well as almost dying from giving birth to a married man’s baby. She has survived it all and most of all, she has learnt. Read up on all she’s been through in details HERE!

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As a woman, it’s important to remember men can smell desperation and they feed off it. Always be cautious! I t might sound cliche but don’t give it up too soon. If you’re sexually active before marriage, always use protection. Not just because of the diseases ( which play a huge role) but also to ensure you don’t have to bring a tiny human into a messy situation.

More than anything, protect your heart and peace.

Here’s a video of Chantelle’s tumultuous labour experience revealing exactly what she went through to birth her gorgeous baby:

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